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Coconut Macaroon Egg Nests
Coconut Macaroon Egg Nests are a fun and easy Easter treat filled with jelly beans.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 36
Author Melissa Russo / thefarmgirlgabs.com
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14
ounces
shredded coconut
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14
ounces
sweetened condensed milk
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1 1/2
teaspoon
almond extract
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Green Food Coloring
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2
extra large egg whites
room temperature
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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Jelly Beans
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Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
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In small bowl, mix together condensed milk with 2 drops of green food coloring and almond extract.
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In medium bowl, add coconut. Pour colored condensed milk over coconut and incorporate well. Set aside.
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In mixing bowl, add egg whites and salt. Beat on high until medium peaks form.
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Carefully fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
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Using a cookie scoop, drop by tablespoon onto lined cookies sheet.
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Add three jelly beans to the center of each macaroon.
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Bake for 15-17 minutes.